Dimensions of Teacher Education

Self-concept has been a subject of great interest for study in depth for the researchers since long. Recently it has been concluded that emotional adjustment as a variable is dependent upon the self-concept of a person. Self-concept and emotional adjustment both are significant variables for determining task orientation, success in the world of work, in decisive ability, in reasoning, speed, efficiency, accuracy and in the professional competency. The researchers in this area have been very rare. The study aims at investigating the relationship between self-concept and emotional adjustment. The present book attempts to examine the self-concept and emotional adjustment of teachers with a focus on their traits, characteristics relating to self-actualisation (Intrinsic learning is the basis for self-actualisation, becoming of the best human being). A.H. Maslow assumed that the highest potency needs dominate behaviour and demand satisfaction. The highest need is called self-actualisation. Self-actualisers are known to possess optimum mental health. Self-concept guides, directs and influences a person at every walk of the life. Emotional adjustment refers to the effective control of emotions and manifestation of good and appropriate behaviour and emotional responses to the various situations of life of personal adjustment also self-concept and emotional adjustment interact in the formal discharge of the professional duties and are significant for assessin the functional and professional qualities of the teachers. A positive correlation has been found between adjustment and stable self-concept in 1965 by Bujental and Cunning. Positive self-concept and emotional adjustment have been found in the urban male and female teachers and it indicates that these teachers communicate and interact in the class in a better way, help in the development of the balanced personality of their students and are also keen to enrich their knowledge for their professional growth. The observation in the book are based on the analysis, interpretations, conclusions and generalisations. It will throw adequate light on the various components of self-concept and emotional adjustment as variables.